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Today, the guys sit down with Dr. Janet Childs, Critical Incident Stress Management expert.  Anyone can be faced with stress and critical incidents, and this is especially true for healthcare workers, first responders, dispatchers, and the military. How do we handle that?  How do we process the feelings, emotions, and impact to others?

Garrett has professional and educational experience on the subject and John approached this topic with open arms and an open mind.  The interview was absolutely incredible.  The guys hope anyone who listens to this episode can reflect on stress and critical stress management.  Despite the serious subject, they were also able to share stories and laughs as well.  

The guys would like to dedicate this episode to everyone who works on their CISM (critical incident stress management) team and remind everyone that they are not alone. 

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The guys are back, sitting down with the incredible Dr. Taher, emergency room physician at Good Samaritan Hospital and an EMS Medical Director in the Silicon Valley.  

The guys thought they would be right at home in their old stomping grounds of discussing emergency medicine, but Dr. Taher takes them to school, discussing an incredible range of topics including:  cultural care across America, being on the front lines of medicine, geriatric care, patients who think Google is their doctor, the detective work required to find the true medical story, and how daily education makes one a better practitioner.  

It is an incredible episode and very insightful.  John and Garrett both reflected on their careers after discussing healthcare with Dr. Taher.  You do not want to miss this episode if you are a healthcare provider or have an interest into the mind of people providing emergency medical care and treatment.  John butchers yet another medical word, so that was fun too.  

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Today, the guys reflect on their amazing engagement with a rapidly growing audience and discuss where they are taking the show, including the guests planned in the future.  

The popularity and growth of the show surprised a lot of people, including the company that Garrett and John work for, HCA (Hospital Corporation of America).  HCA did not have a podcast until Garrett and John started Off The Box, and subsequently, they want to ensure everything is set up for the anticipated growth as Garrett and John deliver the best content in the digital healthcare world.  

Garrett and John did not want to have any gaps, so they still sat down to offer a quick recording, and it's very of the heart.  Enjoy this quick episode, and stay tuned for next week's incredible interview where John continues to showcase his incredible talent to absolutely butcher medical terminology.  

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Today, the guys sit down with Dr. Carl Law.  They reference cooking in their discussion and this podcast has equal parts fun, comedy, education, and sincerity to make a batch of awesome.  Honestly, you would think the trio has been hanging out for years together after listening to this podcast.  

Dr. Law is an incredible human being who has the most sincere passion for his profession and patients.  He discusses anesthesiology, patient care, case studies, his craft and how it is science and art, who picks the music in the operating room, and of course, his friendship with Dr. Silka (check out Dr. Silka's interview to understand the backstory).  

You do not want to miss this episode.  The guys knew very little (read:nothing) about anesthesiology and had an absolute blast getting an entertaining education from Dr. Law.  You will love this episode and we highly recommend you tell a friend to listen to this one!

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As always, many thanks to Steve and Audrey Cooper for production, executive production, and graphic design.  We would not look and sound good without them.

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Wow.  Absolutely wow.  The guys get blown away going behind the scenes with Karen Walker, RN, Cardiac Cath Lab Director at San Jose Regional Medical Center.

They discuss so. Much.  Stuff.  Cardiology, the history of cardiology, stents, ECMO, bypass, ablations, heart failure, quality control, LVADS, transplants and several other completely fascinating rabbit holes regarding the ol' ticker.  They waited a bit to dip their toe in the cardiology waters and the wait was completely worth it!  It is a great high-level overview, and also goes in-depth at just the right moments.  

Karen is an incredible guest, and the guys hope you enjoy hearing from her as much as they enjoyed spending time with her in the studio.

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Super Producer:  Steve Cooper @ Audiosaurus
Graphic Design and Executive Production:  Audrey Cooper @ Dodge Design Studios

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Today, the guys sit down with Melissa Harte, VP or Trauma at Regional Medical Center in San Jose, California.  

There is so much more to being a trauma center than one might think.  It takes a strong team, specialized physicians, highly trained staff, more data than you can imagine, and a dedicated leader at the helm.  Melissa is that leader and we discuss trauma care, running a trauma program, nursing, EMS, leadership, and even some case studies.  

Starting out in EMS at the age of 17, Melissa has an extensive educational background as she never stops learning.  Couple this with her experiences in healthcare across the United States, it leads to a truly fascinating discussion over an exciting array of topics - no stone was left uncovered in this incredible interview.  

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Today, the guys sit down with Dr. Cagle, orthopedic surgeon specializing in robotic knee and hip joint replacement.  

The discussion begins innocent enough:  robotic joint replacement and being a leading surgical pioneer in the field.  It evolves into an absolutely incredible web of sports medicine, being a parent in the world of youth sports, the future of robotic surgery, and the patient/surgeon partnership in keeping your lifestyle.  We are pushing our bodies further than ever before and Dr. Cagle wants to ensure our joints can cash the checks our bodies cash.  

While loaded with fantastic educational content, you will also laugh out loud as Dr. Cagle is able to keep it topical, light, and even humerus at times (that's the only ortho pun - we promise).   This episode is a lot of fun!

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Special thank you to Jamie Desantis, PPR Surgery Director for joining us for pre and post show.  And of course, Dodge Design and Super Producer Steve Cooper.  

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What is your "why"?  Why do you do what you do?  What are you passionate about?  How do you lead?  How do you interact with your leaders or how do you lead if you are a leader?  
Today, the guys sit down with the incredible Mark Brown, Chief Nursing Officer at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California.  Their discussion goes in-depth on a myriad of topics including healthcare, leadership, the passion of nursing, and the, "Why".  

Mark's words are extremely influential and the interview is not to be missed.  It will leave you asking the above questions and reflecting how you are as a leader or an aspiring leader.

They share stories, they share laughs, and most of all, they discuss the passion it takes to work in healthcare.  

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Today, the guys sit down with the world-renowned Dr. Poelstra.  He is a leading pioneer in robotic spine surgery and a fascinating wealth of information.

They discuss a vast array of topics - ortho-spine, robotic surgery, trauma, his PhD research, the history of spine surgery, the future of spine surgery, prevention, and the physician/patient relationship.  

Dr. Poelstra showcases his warmth, charisma, intelligence, and dedication to the care of others throughout this compelling interview.  Everyone was having so much fun we actually all lost track of time but in the end it was completely worth it.  This episode is not to be missed!

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Today, the guys go in-depth with Lesley, charge nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital.  

She discusses her life in EMS before nursing school, tips and advice for anyone looking for a career in healthcare or advancing their career, and what it is like leading a fast-paced ER in Silicon Valley.  

The guys have known Lesley a long time and they share stories from their days back on the box - not to be missed is the photo shoot pictures on our Instagram page paying homage to being on the box (just make sure your shirts are all tucked in)!

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